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Rising Star Inc Learning Center

Queen E Southern Grimsley
  • Newark, NJ
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1990
  • EIN: 22-3002848

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Child Day Care (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$385k (2023)

Expenses
$336k (2023)

Total Assets
$52.5k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$502k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$385,323
Expenses
$336,494
Net Income
$48,829
Net Assets
-$449,798
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $385,323
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $150,345
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,490
Total Liabilities $502,288
Net Assets -$449,798
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dakarai Grimsley (Director/Manager) $0 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (Director/Manager) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Friday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 12, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$422,425
Expenses
$420,666
Net Income
$1,759
Net Assets
-$394,020
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $422,425
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,545
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $165,177
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,353
Total Liabilities $495,373
Net Assets -$394,020
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dakarai Grimsley (Director/Manager) $34,545 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (Director/Manager) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Friday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 28, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$242,012
Expenses
$370,042
Net Income
-$128,030
Net Assets
-$395,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $242,012
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,473
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,979
Total Liabilities $585,758
Net Assets -$395,779
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dakarai Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $26,000 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Friday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 22, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,943
Expenses
$504,494
Net Income
-$135,551
Net Assets
-$227,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $368,943
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,906
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,118
Total Liabilities $329,748
Net Assets -$227,630
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dakarai Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $51,181 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Friday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 21, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$415,830
Expenses
$416,918
Net Income
-$1,088
Net Assets
-$92,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $415,830
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,800
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,344
Total Liabilities $129,423
Net Assets -$92,079
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dakarai Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $11,850 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Friday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 29, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,576
Expenses
$262,679
Net Income
$16,897
Net Assets
-$90,990
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $279,576
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,800
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,971
Total Liabilities $126,961
Net Assets -$90,990
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dakarai Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $25,800 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Friday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 13, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,794
Expenses
$278,547
Net Income
-$24,753
Net Assets
-$117,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $253,794
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,000
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,570
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,406
Total Liabilities $162,944
Net Assets -$117,538
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dakarai Grimsley (Director/Manager) $25,800 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (Director/ Manager) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Friday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 13, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$187,707
Expenses
$162,774
Net Income
$24,933
Net Assets
$27,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $187,707
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,760
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $27,760

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,869
Expenses
$205,443
Net Income
-$16,574
Net Assets
$25,662
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,868
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,211
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,397
40.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,149
Total Liabilities $14,487
Net Assets $25,662
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Queen Grimsley (Director) $18,211 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 12, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,282
Expenses
$295,682
Net Income
-$6,400
Net Assets
$42,236
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,279
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,451
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,424
Total Liabilities $8,188
Net Assets $42,236
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Queen Grimsley (Vice President) $57,450 $0 $0
Edward Grimsley (President) $0 $0 $0
Betty Mcqueen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helen Ashbey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Audrey Fridy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 16, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,081
Expenses
$256,674
Net Income
$12,407
Net Assets
$48,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $269,078
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,936
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,188
Total Liabilities $10,552
Net Assets $48,636

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,129
Expenses
$328,729
Net Income
-$53,600
Net Assets
$36,229
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $274,996
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $133
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,500
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,862
Total Liabilities $10,633
Net Assets $36,229

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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